complication
Translation
difficulty, problem, medical issue
Examples
There was a complication with the plan.
There was a complication with the plan.
He developed a complication after the surgery.
He developed a complication after the surgery.
Grammar Patterns
a complication ((with sth.)) a problem that makes a situation more difficult There was a complication with the plan.
a medical complication an unexpected medical problem He developed a complication after the surgery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: difficulty, problem, obstacle; Antonyms: solution, simplification
Etymology
From Latin 'complicare' (to fold together). Same root as 'complicated'.
Memory Tips
A 'complication' is a problem that 'folds' into an existing situation, making it more complex.